AC Milan’s pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has entered a decisive phase as the 24-year-old underwent an extended series of medical examinations in Milan on Friday, with additional tests scheduled for Saturday morning.
The club is conducting thorough evaluations due to Boniface’s history of two anterior cruciate ligament surgeries and recurring muscle injuries that sidelined him in several matches over the past two seasons.
Boniface arrived in Milan on Friday to complete his move and began the customary medical routine at the Madonnina clinic before proceeding to the Centro Ambrosiano for sports fitness assessments. However, the process did not end there, as AC Milan requested further checks at Galeazzi Hospital to ensure absolute certainty regarding his condition. The club’s trusted orthopedist was recalled from vacation specifically to oversee the evaluations.
The detailed examinations, which commenced around 3:15 p.m., continued late into the evening, concluding at approximately 8:30 p.m. Transfer expert Matteo Moretto reported that doubts remain within the club concerning Boniface’s physical readiness. While Milan are eager to secure his signature, they are determined to be “100% sure from a physical standpoint” before finalizing the deal, leading to additional medical evaluations scheduled for Saturday morning.
The drawn-out process has created a tense atmosphere, with supporters closely monitoring developments. Boniface had been expected to sign his contract and be unveiled as Milan’s latest addition by the weekend, but these plans have been delayed. The club’s caution reflects its strategy of minimizing risks on high-value transfers, particularly for players with physically demanding roles.
For now, AC Milan and Boniface await the results of today’s examinations before proceeding to the signing stage. Until the medicals are completed, the move remains on hold, and anticipation continues to build over whether the Nigerian striker will officially join the Rossoneri.
